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Bell 525 Relentless vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 525 Relentless is a fly-by-wire super‑medium helicopter suited to point-to-point access where runways are limited; it typically carries about 12–16 passengers (configuration dependent) with a range on the order of roughly 600–700 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental missions, usually seating 14–19 passengers in executive layouts, with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles—far beyond the others here. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/business category, generally configured for about 4–6 passengers, with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet emphasizing versatility and short/rough‑field capability; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers (up to 11 in high‑density seating) with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 leads decisively in range and typical passenger comfort at altitude, while the Bell 525 and PC‑24 emphasize access, and the TBM 960 emphasizes efficiency for smaller groups.

SpecBell 525 RelentlessBombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181466
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBellBombardierDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft Name525 RelentlessGlobal 7500TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)580770017302076
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)667529086680
Standard Cabin Seats161246
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000HBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)160516330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$15,000,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 3.71
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 744$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats181466
Max Cabin Seats161910
Standard Cabin Seats161246
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2F1PassportTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On-Condition35005000
Horsepower1800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)641
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.77
Length (ft)61.5811135.352.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.58845.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.56.24.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)15.554.513.423
Overall Height (ft)18.182717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)10442.155.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90